MARCHERS IN LITTLE ARMENIA CALL FOR OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF GENOCIDE
NBC4.TV, CA
April 24 2007
LOS ANGELES — Marchers took to the streets of Hollywood Tuesday
morning to call for official recognition of the atrocities against
Armenians in the early 1900s.
The march in Little Armenia began at 10 a.m. near Hollywood Boulevard
and North Hoba Boulevard.
The genocide is commemorated on April 24, marking the date in 1915
when the Turkish government arrested more than 200 Armenian community
leaders. More arrests and executions followed during and after World
War I.
The Republic of Turkey denies genocide was committed against Armenians.
Nearby streets are closed for Tuesday’s march. The Los Angeles Police
Department estimated the crowd at 500 people.
Other events planned for this week include a Youth Rally for
Recognition Friday at the Pasadena Armenian Center and a blood drive
Sunday at St. Mary’s Church in Pasadena. More events can be found at
this Web site.
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress